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What era is Windsor furniture from?
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Windsor furniture originated in the early 1700s in the English town of Windsor. The bentwood back frames of Windsor chairs are assembled with slender wooden spindles that are plugged into drill holes in the sculpted seat, which was usually made of elm and slightly sunken or dish-shaped for the sitter’s comfort. According to legend, the Windsor gained popularity after King George III took shelter in a cottage and was invited to sit on one. He was so charmed by the humble design that he had copies made for Windsor Castle. With the arrival of the 1730s, Windsor chairs made their way to the American colonies. A handful of Windsor chairs are said to have appeared in Philadelphia by the late 1720s. Find a variety of Windsor furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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American Windsor bench, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Windsor bench with carved mahogany arms and mixed woods. The bench has a birch crest rail supported
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Craftsman Benches
Materials
Birch, Mahogany, Pine
Amish Made Rockford Style Oak Windsor Bench
Located in Charlotte, NC
A handcrafted Windsor bench in the Rockford style by Amish craftsmen. Solid oak, bowback, cattail
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Oak
Antique American Federal Baltimore Painted Spindled Windsor Bench Settee 1820
Located in Portland, OR
Fine & rare antique American half-spindled Federal period painted & stenciled Windsor bench/settee
Category
Antique 1820s American American Colonial Benches
Materials
Pine
Laurel Settee, Modern Walnut Windsor Style Bench
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Walnut, Wood
Laurel Settee, Modern Windsor Style Bench in Blackened Ash
By Carter Ellis
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A clean modernization of a Classic Windsor bench, this settee features sculpted legs and slats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Wood, Ash
Danish Oak Two-Seater Bench with Pillows, Denmark ca. 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Reminiscent of the classic Windsor bench, this model is the Danish interpretation of the style
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Textile, Wood
